Watch BEFORE Moving To PEARL CITY, HAWAII
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- Today we cover a Hawaii suburb that is kind of a two-for-one: Pearl City with a little bit of Aiea.
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+moviing to hawaii can i have 11 or 9 kittens i dont want get in trouble by the cops i want to live in pearl city hawaii with villians unleashed hades , elsa in once upon a time and elsa in frozen , damon , stefan, silas , katherine, mal dad , evie , robbie kay , elphaba , the devil by elizabeth hurley and the sanderson sisters in a free not haunted forever big mansion and is it abuse when my mom and dad wont let me move out
I remember a sign that always made me smile when I drove through in Pearl City....it was a business called "hair today, gone to maui".
Sorry, late to the party here! I just noticed that this video is two years old but it just popped up on my feed. Your Dad of course knows you well so his opinion matters most but as a newbie, you seem pretty chill to me 😂 In fact, the reason I watch your videos and love them so much is because you aren’t stiff and corporate. Your videos are super fun, interesting and informative. I love that you keep it real and talk about food that the locals eat. Keep on keeping on; you’re awesome!
I'm interviewing for a job in Hawaii and stumbled across your channel to get a lay of the land out there. Thanks so much for all the honesty in presenting the communities as they are and not as they look on Instagram and whatnot. Coming from living in Japan a total of 5 years (2 stationed in Yokosuka when I was in the Navy and 3 studying abroad in Tokyo), I welcome having a train system in Hawaii and better local public transport on the mainland in general. But I do understand it visually not being the best, encroaching on native lands, and attracting more people to the island to further raise COL and population density.
This video reminded me of riding around Pearl City with my parents to get carpet and a dining room table after moving there. It seemed like people had to take out their carpet when they moved and then new residents had to replace it if they wanted it.
I hope to still have a brochure with modern kitchen furnishings in it.
From my perspective, living on a military installation was the best and safest way for a kid. Every household had a job, a family, and something in common.
Daiei had a big store at Pearlridge Mall in my time. That Macy's was Liberty House.
The swap meet at Kam Drive-In theater operated at the same time. The swap meet was during the day on the weekends and the movies would show at night.
Discovered your channel yesterday. Retired military here.Was Stationed at Schofield back in 1990.Lived inPearl City apartments called The Twin Towers. Enjoyed hiking horseback riding and bogeyboarding at the beach. Also my middle daughter who is now 30 was born at Tripler Army Hospital . We were honored to give her a hawaiian middle name from the nurse who was present in the delivery room. Thank you again for this fine and informative channel and to your staff also.
Brother, you do you, great show. Thank you for your service. Great information about the
people,schools, and neighborhoods. 🤑🤙
I appreciate that
I stumbled onto your channel on accident. Searched through a few videos. Pearl City caught my eye since my wife is from that town (we live in Cleveland now). It was so cool that you featured Miki's and Pacific Palisades cause that's where she was raised and her parents still reside. Miki's is straight up nostalgia.
You get a follow and a thumbs up for this video alone. Keep up the good work.
Mahalo for the positive feedback and aloha 🤙🏽 Stay warm!
Beautiful aerial shot of upper Palisades. I had never seen that angle before, wow. We were one of the many first families in Palisades and moved in our new home in the middle part in 1966.
Homes weren't even there in the 50's it was all brand new when we moved in. As we waited for them to finish our house in early 1966 we stayed at a condo in Waimalu across the shopping center from the old Zippy's side. When our dad drove us around that area as we passed Holsum bakery we could smell the fresh bread in the air. Pearlridge wasn't even built yet that came later. They finished phase 2 in 1975.
Interesting that where you're pointing to Momilani Elementary that used to be Waimano Home Mental Hospital until 1999. Way back then when a friend would act silly or crazy someone else would tease "Eh you belong in Waimano Home!" Sounds funny that people are trying to qualify to get in there now! There were rumors that it was haunted years after it closed and was abandoned. The actual elementary school back then was the smaller building behind where you're pointing to. There also used to be a pig farm above that area, it may no longer be there.
10:10 BRAH! From the Drone shot, the graphic pointing at the facility that says Momilani Elementary School is actually Waimano Home. LOL.
Then at 10:20, that's ALSO Waimano Home, not Momilani Elementary. lol.
I was confused at first. I was like "What's that, wait a minute..."
I didn't catch it the first time I watched the video, but I caught it the second time.
It was good to see the old neighborhood. Mahalo nui for making the video.
When you passed by the old SEARS distribution center along Kam Highway at 16:37 I almost cried. My mom used to work at SEARS back in the day. Lots of memories.
Like you, I worked at the Pearl City Home Depot too. Boy, what a dumpster fire that place was. I had such a bad experience working there that to this day I will go out of my way to buy something at Lowe's. lol.
From your various videos about the Pearl City and Aiea, to me they are pretty much the same place. I never, ever considered Pearlridge as Aiea. Anything with "Pearl" in it, is Pearl City. lol. So even Pearl Kai shopping center is still Pearl City.
It's only AFTER Pearl Kai Shopping Center ends, and Dixie Grill begins... That's the gray zone of "Is this Pearl City or is this Aiea"? Then everything after and including Dixie Grill is definitely Aiea. lol. That's what I consider Pearl City as, even though it is not "correct".
I know technically everything east of Ka'ahumanu Street is Aiea. But it never felt that way.
I mean, if you go to google maps and click on "City Mill Pearl City", it has an Aiea address.
Just goes to show that everything feels the same and that there is no real difference.
I used to go to PC elementary from 86-91, used to walk on Arcadia Rd to Manana Housing. It was all fields before, good times!!!
Definitely good to have a train in O'ahu! The relief is needed for the highways. Its less of an eyesore than the highway!
HART Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit.
My grandparents have lived in pacific palisades for years. Used to love as a kid taking that road to their house with how steep it was.
Great video specially the Pearl Ridge mall part I was there in June never met such lovely people there is a Blessed life store the kid that works there Darian is such a great person .
Thanks for sharing, Cesar. These islands are full of aloha spirit 🤙
Your Dad is very proud of you. So are we :) Much aloha to you and your ohana
Born in 1974 in Trenton, NJ. Very familiar with Circuit City. I was raised in Akron, OH and got introduced to Ross in 2020 while visiting my girlfriend in Aliquippa, PA.
We lived in Pacific Palisades and my son went to Palisades elementary. Both my kids went to Highlands Intermediate. We still own that house in Palisades and it's rented out. It backed right up to the forest on a dead end street with great neighbors. We may retire in that house. Loved palisades except for a few things:
The occasional meth head robbing people...but it sems EVERY working class neighborhood on Oahu has one of those now.
The traffic: leaving the peace of the neighborhood to venture down the hill to lower PC was just a monumental nightmare, traffic wise. But again, where on Oahu's populated side is that NOT an issue now.
Really loved having our own mini "shopping center" with gas station, good plate lunch place, and even a haircutting place(at one point).
Just discovered your CZcams channels! You definitely provide great insight on Oahu neighborhoods that I've never really knew much about, like Manoa and Aiea, even though I was once a townie in Kaimuki. In the mainland now, saving up for future retirement back in the island!
Welcome aboard! Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to let us know when you plan to move back!
I remember shopping at Pearlridge Mall and watching movies at the Drive Inn that was in Pearl City.
When I was prior service going back into the military, one of my recruiters at the Pearl City station lived at Pacific Palisades. Same here, first time I ever heard of that place.
We did the Waimano ridge trail on our last visit. Beautiful waterfall with swimming and jumping off, but kinda tough hike. Love all your videos!
Hi Bethany, thanks for watching. If I remember correctly, that trail is the one with the tunnels on the side of the trail, right? Did you go in them?! I was too sketched out lol
Ayyyee Kenji! (Don't know him personally but met him once lol)
He used to work for or maybe is still working for Redring Studio ya? Great work with all the info and visuals~
Good to see a familiar face in your video, glad to see he's your videographer!
Nice! You covered Palisades! Right on!
You are super chill .
I just subscribe to your channel today my niece and her daughter lives in Pearl City. She is in the Air Force 18 years now. She was home here in Philadelphia for Christmas. I was just interested in the area that she lives in. I also have a young lady I consider my daughter that lives in the Waikiki area. I was coming to Hawai’i on May of 2020 but Covid hit. I’m glad I found out about your channel thank you 🤙🏽
Mahalo for sharing, Barry, and welcome to the community!
Omg I LOvE that Foodland Farms!!!!!! I it’s such a cool store and I love the poke there. 🥰
I grew up in PC. Live on da mainland now. I knew exactly every street you where on before you even said. A good friend of mine used to own Dave's Ice Cream. Love your videos brah ! Keep it going!
Cookies and Cream 2 sccops!
like video. please including maps as you explain will help a lot Mahaloss!
Wow! So proud of Dane and what he has done to his home. We were the previous owners, a blessing to know it went to another Hawaiian! Figgah da odds! Mahalo and Aloha to "Moving to Hawaii"
Really!!?? That’s my good friend from way back. Wow mahalo for the comment. Lmk if you ever need anything.
@@movingtohawaii We have all good memories of living there 20+ years. Good Mana and location ;) Shortly after buying the home we enclosed the patio to extend the living area and framed the openings with Koa. God Bless you and the Ohana always.
We are PCSing to Oahu in about 10 months. Not sure if we will be buying, but if we do, we'll definitely be contacting you guys!! Love the videos, so informative and easy to watch :)
Thank you for your service and we look forward to connecting with you.
Love Shiros Saimin, glad it's still there.
I would be very interested in a video on Salt Lake. Seems to be a great location with some great neighborhoods. Thanks for all you do and look forward to your next video.
Noted! Salt Lake/Moanalua deserves it's own video.
@@movingtohawaii Shootz 🤙. I’ll be tuning in.
You do great bro… I followed you .. and I look forward to meeting you on the 19th.. see ya next week
Thanks! You too!
My family lived pacific palisades my brother still lives there
One of my first first jobs was at Circuit City in Los Angeles.
Been soaking up all the info, thanks! Would you ever consider getting a Dash Cam as an additional angle? Not that we don't like looking at your welcoming face, it would just be easier to get a sense of exploring the neighborhood rather than an over the shoulder window shot. Thanks again for all the helpful videos!
Aloha, Joseph. We shot this video during our earlier days and have since incorporated dash cam footage in all our neighborhood tour videos - for that specific purpose you mention. Check out our recent neighborhood tour videos (Ko’Olina, Waianae, Kaka’ako etc) and let me know if that’s the kind of footage you’re talking about!
@@movingtohawaii Oh wow! it's like night and day. Production value is multiples better and it really gives me a sense of being taking a tour with you . It draws me in and feels entertaining too. Kaka'ako is calling my name!
Kaka’ako is a popular choice for a reason - there’s so much the contemporary downtown lifestyle offers! We’d be happy to assist you in your search, Joseph. We’re a team of local professionals and this is what we love to do. Don’t hesitate to reach out: 808-202-9194 or fill out our contact form at ➡️ www.derekokahashi.com
I am in procees of moving to PCP. Hoping i like it. Well at least be ok with it for a few years until i retire to Kaua’i to be near family.
Aloha Derek, quick question, what is the drone model and model name that you use? I wanted to get into having a drone for a while.
Mahalo,
Larry
My fiancé and I just found your channel yesterday. We’re getting married in November and plan on moving to Oahu in December. I’ve been trying to do my research about what part of the island to move to and your videos are helping us so much! I’d love to see one about Kailua or the North Shore😇
Aloha Iza & Tren 🤙 Wow! Guess what video we JUST shot this week. Yup, Kailua. We scheduled that video to drop in 2 weeks... but looks like you two could use it sooner!
Your kind feedback let's us know we're making meaningful content for who it matters most. Mahalo!
Please subscribe if you haven't already. Until the Kailua and North Shore videos are out, if you've got specific questions feel free to contact me directly at your earliest convenience. I'll even facetime you guys a Hawaiian sunset if you can't wait until December 🌞🌴 📲 (808) 202-9194
There's a really great swap meet there!
No, you’re great!! Tell dad that I said that. 🌺🌺
Haha thank you!! He’s my biggest fan and toughest critic ♥️🤙🏽
Great heart felt Vlogger, I'm really finding what's ur name hahaha great guy keep it up
Thank you for the positive feedback!
My friend always talked about Hawaii pearl city R.I.P Goeff Scott Holton 1975 to 2017
I loved Daei.
Aloha😊 Enjoyed your video, how about Haleiwa ‘not tense at all’
Aloha Danielle. North Shore is on our list! It's not anything like Haleiwa, but we just dropped our Hawaii Kai video:
czcams.com/video/MV6rfEUjNQU/video.html
2 story Zippys that sells sushi? I must try!!!
Saw your pest video! So interesting! Mind sharing how you solved your roach problem? I'm moving to Honolulu at the end of the month and I want to be prepared since I'm having to rent a unit I haven't seen in person LOL
Hi Victoria. The bottom line is due diligence - keep your kitchen surfaces dry and clean, take out the trash DAILY, and when needed enlist the help of a professional (like Ian!)
My 2 kids went to momilani elementary mrs high was principal then
are there any areas of oahu that are residential neighborhoods constructed above a closed former landfill? Was the area near Waimano Stream (just above and north of the industrial at Waihona Street) a former landfill or is that all natural untainted land?
I want to see you do a video on best poke places on Leeward side!
Oooohh!! You’re stepping into treacherous waters, Kristina. 😅 People stick to their claims about where the “best” poke spot is. Truth is, there are multiple places that offer suuuuuper ono poke.
@@movingtohawaii i have lived here little over a week and ate poke every day. One thing I do know, Don Quijote poke not good. Sorry cuz I love that store.
I use to work at City Mill is is still there?
Did you end up doing one for aiea?
I've been into that very circut city. ;-)
Yo I need help finding a place for my tattoo shop . We are on the mainland trying to getting thing set up from Here before we go. Any thing would help
Hawaii Kai zippys is da best, view of the marina
Did you say you were going to create another video on Aiea in your intro? Aiea alone and it’s entirety ?
It’s the only neighborhood we haven’t really shot. We need to. I was trying to wait for my niece to shoot it with me because she’s grown up there, but we will probably shoot it soon.
Pearlridge Shopping Center: Phase 1 (Uptown: the T&C store), Phase 2 (Downtown), and Phase 3 (4 plex movie theaters, military recruitment spots, El Bandito's, Denny's restaurant (Blue Tropix); old Toys "R" Us area - Down to Earth foods, now). Old School Monorail: When I was going to it from Phase 2, there was a live operator in a booth; it only costed me 10 cents; now, the 1 way fare is $1.00. Now, there is No Operator: what a scary thought; McDonald's was on the second level: there was a computer center, next to an escalator. Cinnabon's could be still there. Uptown had Tilt next to a Food Court; Downtown had Fun Factory next to an ATM machine. There is a new Tilt there: the one with the H.I.C. store. If you said H.I.C. to my late father, he would be thinking of the place across from a Flamingo's Chuckwagon in town: the (Neal) Blaisdell Center, by McKinley High School; close to McKinley Car Wash - the Hawaii International Center and not one popular surf store (like Sera's Surf Shop in Hale'iwa town / the North Shore side). I remember Circuit City, Kam Drive Inn (not as the movie area, but for the flea market/swap meet); Anna Miller's is still there next to Bravo. There is no longer a Sizzler's restaurant and the popular Monterey Bay Canners, by the picturesque Sumida Watercress farm by Kam Highway (with the small grass hut and palm trees).. There was a Tower Records/Video and Carnival Carnival video game place, within Pearl Kai Shopping Center; Gold's Gym became Powerhouse Gym ?!?
The rail would be good if they wrap it around the island, but no way the east side will allow
PCSing in Oahu in a few months, what's the average home value right now since we're planning to purchase a house. Advice is truly appreciated. Thank you and more power.
Aloha Sandra. Can you reach out or register on our site? With a comment like this you’ll have all the agents who watch us, searching for you to try to sell you
Haha
Hamakua coast...big island
I worked at circuit city.
Where is the Navy Housing?
You are way too cool. Great video. If i ever buy, I will definitely use you as my realtor. I will be retiring in a few years and relocating from Oahu to Kaua’i to be near family. Can you be my realtor even for Kaua’i properties?
Honored to hear you say that, Kristina! I’ll be more than happy to assist you in your home buying process, whether here on Oahu or on Kauai. I know you said you’re planning to move here a few years down the road but it’s never too early to ask questions and prepare. You got my number and know where to reach me, Kristina 🤙🏽
@@movingtohawaii you are awesome and look forward to lots more videos. How bout newcomer problems. Like i just moved out of lodging into housing and find furniture on facebook and cant find delivery people! No one want to make money? Oh yeah they be surfing haha!
green macow I saw it
Dad is wrong. Not tense. Local boy with respect for all. Thanks.
Have you done one for Aiea
Not yet, it’s coming soon!
Still get B 52's?
Can you please do some of these videos on north shore?
Mahalo
Aloha Jonny, we are making our way there. Just finished Kaka’ako, Waianae & Ko’olina. North Shore is next in the line up. Mahalo for sticking with us! BTW, is it Waialua? Haleiwa? Pupukea? Laie? Where on the north shore are you interested in?
@@movingtohawaii Haleiwa, Waialua, Pupukea and maybe Kahuku.
I will be moving there this summer!
Mahalo!
Did you say you found a ocean front property for 1.5M, what area? I was looking for an ocean front and the best I could find was 2.7M and up.
There’s a wide range of ocean front property available on all sides of the island. Give me a call/text to zero in on a match for your needs and timeline 📲 (808) 202-9194
I’ll take that Circuit City and ask if anyone also remembers RadioShack!! #Nostalgia
RadioShack is another classic!
Hmm... wonder if I could get a partner or three to revamp it with me as RadioShaka 🤙🏽
Yes I remember circut city lol
Back in the day. Like the drive in theaters up the street!
"Back in the day", Pearl City had one of the highest concentrations (by percentage) of locals (i.e., excluding Japanese tourists) of Japanese descent on Oahu... This fact can be seen in US Census data. 'Would appreciate your perspective, ... i.e., does today's Pearl City retain much of its Japanese-immigrant "feel" or "flavor"?
I'm a retired military officer, been here well over thirty years. Love it here, perfect location because it's centrally located. That rail? I feel sorry for those who have houses and now all they see is the concrete pylons of the rail. Eventually the place will look like Southside Chicago with graffiti everywhere looking like inner city. We can't even fill up the buses so why do we need a rail, it is an eyesore
Hey Travis, mahalo for your feedback. The rail is a hot topic right now (and ever since it’s inception, to be honest) and only time will tell if it’s huge budget was worth it. Thank you for your service!
Some Very Important Locals & Mainlanders need heaps of cash.
I don't remember that I left the Island in 2002.
Hello looking for a rental home in pearl city. I'm moving from Virginia Beach
You have not done waimanolo yet.
Yea there’s really only one little
Pocket that we’d do there. Maybe one day but I also feel
Ok not touching it
Yeah home deps
nah, not too tense at all.
Guess my dad's criticism is constructive 😬
Jackie's Diner!!! 20:42
kabuki's cone sushi the best? what a joke!
It’s ok for you to be wrong.
@@movingtohawaii you always have to be right, and that's OK too. You're entitled to your opinion. 🤣🤣🤣
Hilo please
No, They should have left it alone. The rail system I mean.
Where is the low-income housing? $1000 or less. Mahalo for your time.🤙
The was waimalu home. Not momilani elementary
Waimano
Mahalo for the clarification
I used to live there as a child in the early 80’s and I like the way it used to look back then. I’m not a big fan of the rail system. It’s taking away from Hawaii’s beauty. It’s ugly man. 👎
**** pc lol